Secretary of War Baker Answers Critics and Water Crisis
Water company battles 24 main breaks amid 51 days of subfreezing cold. Frost reaches two to five feet, freezing pipes and forcing round-the-clock crews to keep hydrants operational for firefighting. One break wasted eight million gallons. repairs stretch from Monday to Sunday. Police attend mayor's court before Mercer sessions.
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Jack Frost
Water Company
H. B. Richards
Ncessary
Rearks
Washington Street
Richards
Long Expected Western Drive Now Anticipated
London reports that Chancellor Von Hertling signaled a forthcoming German offensive on the western front. Observers see a shift from defense to conquest as Germany negotiates peace with Russia while still pushing for annexations.
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International News Service
London
von Hertling
Germany
Russia
Wilson
Water taste blamed on Shenango River pollution
Dr William Steen health officer told council that Sharon and Farrell industrial plants dumped waste into the Shenango River causing foul taste and color in city water. Frozen since December 9 left little supply and iron coal tar byproducts are present. No germs detected. unpleasant taste remains. Some councilmen favored Neshannock River as a future source.
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William Steen
Shenango
Sharon
Farrell
Neshannock
What Have You Knit For U S
Mahoning Book club members knit a convalescent robe for Dr Urey serving the U S government. They plan another donation at the next meeting to aid more service members. Mrs Mary Moeser of Ellwood City, 84, has knitted at least 16 pairs of socks and continues to knit when health allows.
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Mahoning Book Club
Urey
U.S
Mary Moeser
Ellwood City
Teachers Leaving City Schools Amid Higher Pay
Prof G A Dickson laments another resignation as Ruth Ballyntyne quits the eighth grade to take a clerical shipbuilding post in Bristol Pa. Ruth Beecher starts at Raven High in Youngstown earning $30 monthly more than in the city. Melissa Galbreath fills Ballyntyne’s vacancy, a New Castle High School and Geneva College graduate.
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G. A. Dickson
Ruth Ballyntyne
Bristol
Ruth Beecher
Raven High
Youngstown
Melissa Galbreath
New Castle High School
Geneva College
Has Two Husbands One Is Enough Divorces Granted
Nicholas Greco was granted a divorce from Elizabeth J. Greco after proof she had another husband, David E. Bargen, when they wed in January 1914. Edna Hazen was granted a divorce from Dallas A. Hazen for cruel and barbarous treatment. they married January 4, 1907.
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Nicholas Greco
Elizabeth J. Greco
Money Returned After News Ad
Andy Hogue of East Street advertised a lost five dollar bill in The News. Miss Virginia Robinson of West Washington Street found it and returned it, illustrating how advertising in The News yields results.
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Andy Hogue
East Street
Virginia Robinson
West Washington Street
Heatless Monday Clamps East Rail and Industry
A severe snowstorm and wind across the eastern United States freezes rail traffic and shuts down most industry. Officials anticipate fuel savings but warn embargos on main lines may continue as coal remains frozen in transit, reducing home supplies and production.
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East
Central West
McAdoo
War Bread Debut Under War Time Ration Rules
Government orders bakers and housewives to mix at least five percent cereal with wheat flour starting now, increasing to 20 percent by February 24. Distributors will limit wheat flour unless paired with cereal flours. six pounds of wheat flour per pound of cereal flour. Wheatless days on Mondays and Wednesdays urge households to avoid wheat products.
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Wilson
Hoover
Five Months More Of School Sessions
On the first day of the fifth month of school Prof. G. A. Dickson said there would be five months more of sessions despite calls to close early for farm duties.
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G. A. Dickson
War Relief Fund Aids 34 in Lawrence County
Funds from the War Relief Fund of the Public Safety Committee aid 34 Lawrence County men and families under Red Cross guidance. The money now supports 15 individuals and families, totaling a little over two people per family, per the Red Cross Lawrence County Chapter. Continued on Page Two.
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The
Public Safety Committee
Lawrence County
Stars and Stripes
Red Cross
Public Safety
Gen Wood Wounded in France Not Seriously Hurt
Washington January 28 The War Department has no new details on the accident in France that wounded Major General Leonard Wood Lieutenant Colonel Charles Kilbourn and Major K A Joyce The delay in Pershing sending a full report is taken as evidence the officers are not seriously harmed.
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International News Service
Washington
War Department
France
Leonard Wood
Charles Kilbourn
K. A. Joyce
Pershing
Get Back Safely After Misty German Raid
Five American pilots attached to a French escadrille conducted a daylight raid on German soil. Mist shrouded valleys, causing some to lose their way, but all landed safely behind French lines. Two were rescued by American vehicles. A Geneva dispatch notes panic in Mannheim after the British raid.
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Parke
France
London
Manheim
Geneva
Daily Express
Women Soldiers Among the Red Guard Wounded in Finland
A dispatch from Haparanda reports several women soldiers have been wounded in the fighting in Finland. They belonged to the Red Guard, aiding Bolshevik forces against the Finnish Republic. Another dispatch notes dissensions in Petrograd over Brest-Litovsk talks with Ukraine, with Ukrainian delegates accused of pushing for imperialist peace.
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International News Service
Stockholm
Finland
Haparanda
Red Guard
Petrograd
Brest Litovsk
Germany
Decline in Enrollment Forces Discontinuation of Room
Falling eighth grade enrollment prompts school to close one classroom as many students leave for work attracted by current wages.
Tax Inspector H R Kitzpatrick Busy Day
Tax inspector H R Kitzpatrick saw a rush as many businessmen sought on the spot income tax help while their offices were closed. Returns were prepared and paid during the day.
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H. R Kitzpatrick
Forfeit and Fine Hit William Rhodes for Drunkenness
William Rhodes was brought in on a drunkenness charge and left a ten dollar forfeit. The mayor added three dollars in costs when Rhodes appeared this morning, making the total payment higher.
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William Rhodes
Rhodes
Peace With the Germans Exposition in War Time
A spokesman explains that the United States is at war with the German Empire rather than the German people. He argues Germans support their leaders, believe in patriotism, and accept sacrifices for what they see as Germany’s benefit, while Americans fight to preserve rights and a Capitol in Washington.
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Washington
Berlin
Germany
Unrest in Germany rises amid war aims split and strikes
Unrest grew across Germany over the weekend following a hitch in Russo German talks and a controversial war aims speech. The German socialists blame the Kaiser and annexationists while Cologne reports delay in diplomacy. Soldiers with machine guns were deployed in the Rhenish industrial region including Mulheim and Essen to restore order.
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Copenhhagen
Germany
von Hertling
London
Rhenish
Hague
Daily Mail
Mulheim
Essen
Krupp Works
Lis
Prussia
Baker defends War Dept before Senate on war progress
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that sixteen National Guard camps and sixteen National Army camps are ready to deploy to Europe. He said deployment pace is uncertain and that calls could double the rate at any time. He argued the country seeks facts on wartime progress and problems.
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Washington
National Guard
National Army
Europe
Baker
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Capitol
War Department
Draftees To Leave February 5 For Camp Sherman
Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad informs city the train will arrive February 6 to transport 27 men still owing toward Camp Sherman. Draft board acts on the notice, aided by city attorneys, to review questionnaires and classify quickly for departure.
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City Draft Board
Pittsburg
American Patrol Vessel Hits Rock in Fog
A U S navy report states an American patrol vessel struck a rock in European waters last Friday during fog. The ship is likely a total loss, but no casualties are reported as abandonment becomes probable.
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Washington
Navy Department
Money Raised for War Commission at Trinity Church
Members of Trinity Episcopal church donated generously to support the church war commission. Funds will equip and maintain regular commissioned volunteer chaplains for the armed forces, and more contributions are expected to meet the congregation’s apportioned share.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
War Commission
Death Record for Mrs. Mary Barlett in Ellwood City
The notice records the death of Mrs. Mary Barlett aged 64 in Ellwood City. Irene Bape sens (5 mos.) at 1108 is also mentioned in the fragment, indicating a likely related personal or family detail.
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Mary Barlett
Ellwood City
Irene Bape Sens
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Mercer
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Cereals
Wood
Booth Tarkington
Vigilantes
Cologne
Count Czernin
Vienna
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Austria
von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Lenine
War Dept
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